Disciplining: meaning, definitions and examples
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disciplining
[ ˈdɪsɪplɪnɪŋ ]
parenting
The act of teaching a child to behave in a controlled and respectful manner through rules, consequences, and consistent guidance.
Synonyms
correcting, teaching, training
Examples of usage
- She believes in disciplining her children with love and understanding.
- Disciplining children requires patience and consistency.
Translations
Translations of the word "disciplining" in other languages:
🇵🇹 disciplinar
🇮🇳 अनुशासन
🇩🇪 disziplinieren
🇮🇩 mendisiplinkan
🇺🇦 дисциплінувати
🇵🇱 dyscyplinować
🇯🇵 しつける (shitsukeru)
🇫🇷 discipliner
🇪🇸 disciplinar
🇹🇷 disipline etmek
🇰🇷 훈육하다 (hunyukhada)
🇸🇦 تأديب (ta'dib)
🇨🇿 disciplinovat
🇸🇰 disciplinovať
🇨🇳 纪律 (jìlǜ)
🇸🇮 disciplinirati
🇮🇸 aga
🇰🇿 тәртіпке салу (tärtïpke salu)
🇬🇪 დისციპლინირება (distsiplinireba)
🇦🇿 intizam vermək
🇲🇽 disciplinar
Word origin
The word 'disciplining' is derived from the Old French word 'discipliner', which in turn comes from the Latin 'disciplina' meaning 'instruction' or 'knowledge'. The concept of discipline has been an essential part of human society for centuries, aiming to instill order, respect, and self-control. Through discipline, individuals learn to follow rules, understand consequences, and develop a sense of responsibility.
See also: disciplinary, disciplined, disciplines, undisciplined.